Dallas gets set to add streetcar route
Leveraging $23 million in federal stimulus funds obtained last February, the city of Dallas, aided by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, expects to move forward on a 1.5-mile streetcar route
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The Greenbrier Cos. notches 3Q profit, trims debt
The Greenbrier Cos. Thursday reported net earnings for the third quarter of $4.6 million, or 23 cents per diluted share, a welcome contrast to the comparable quarter a year ago when the
Winnipeg committee recommends LRT
Manitoba’s capital city appears ready to commit to lightrail transit, after the Winnipeg Executive Policy Committee Wednesday recommended the mode to the City Council as part of a long-term plan. LRT is
Maine, FRA reach accord on Amtrak expansion
Maine officials reportedly have reached agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration on how to apply $35 million in federal stimulus funds to extend Amtrak’s Downeaster service beyond Portland, the state’s largest city.
Tampa Bay tries to marry plans for rail, baseball
Many Major League Baseball teams have moved into new ballparks in recent years, with most of them gaining (or strengthening) rail transit links in the process. But in Florida’s Tampa Bay metropolitan
Alstom lands signal contract for NYCT No. 7 line
Alstom said Tuesday it has been chosen by LK Comstock & Co., Inc. for design and supply of the interlocking and signaling equipment for MTA New York City Transit’s No. 7 subway
AAR debuts interactive rail map
The Association of American Railroads has added to its website an interactive map that allows any user to take a “snap-shot” of information about railroads in a given location. AAR says the
Fed funding aids TTCI intensive safety training program
The Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC), located at the Transportation Technology Center Inc. (TTCI) in Pueblo, Colo., is now enrolling emergency responders for hazardous material training through a federally funded program.
NYMTA goal: Operate as “one company”
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it has a communication problem—namely, too much communication. Or to be more precise, too many avenues of communication with the public and the press. So,
Virginia Beach LRT referendum falters (for now)
A drive to offer voters in Virginia Beach, Va., a referendum on light rail transit this November has fallen short, with only 1,083 signatures collected to get the measure on the ballot.
Caltrain mulls fare increases, service cuts
The Caltrain Board of Directors Thursday scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 2 to receive comment on possible fare increases and service reductions. The service reductions under consideration include elimination of the
Union loses bid to oust in-cab cameras
A U.S. District Court judge in Los Angeles on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit, brought by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, claiming that Metrolink violated train engineers’ rights by installing cameras to
Freight traffic “remains steady,” AAR says
U.S. freight carload traffic for the week ending June 26, 2010 advanced 11.4% from the corresponding week in 2009, the Association of American Railroads said Thursday. AAR categorized the week’s traffic as
STB’s SEA seeks comments on CSX-D&H plan
The Surface Transportation Board’s Section of Environmental Analysis (SEA) released an Environmental Notice Thursday on the proposed joint use agreement by CSX Transportation and the Delaware & Hudson between Rouses Point Junction,
Railway Tie Association readies 92nd annual conference
Registration is now open for the 2010 Railway Tie Association’s 92nd Annual Conference, set for Oct. 12-14 at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel in Branson, Mo. Speakers on the program agenda
Lenders grant Global Railway a new extension
Global Railway Industries announced Wednesday that its lenders have agreed to further extend the company’s credit facilities. On March 31, Global’s lenders agreed to amend the terms of the credit facilities to provide an
RailAmerica buys Atlas Railroad Construction
RailAmerica announced Wednesday that it has agreed to buy acquire Atlas Railroad Construction Co. and related assets for $21.5 million in cash, plus closing adjustments for working capital estimated to be approximately $2.5 million. Atlas
Owens Corning recognizes UP for service excellence
Owens Corning has named Union Pacific the only railroadrecipient of its 2009 Global Logistics Carrier Excellence award recipient. UPwas recognized only railroad to receive the award, was recognized forsuperior on-time performance. “It is quite an
Bombardier notes work with Frankfurt, Delhi
Bombardier Transportation said Thursday it has signed a five-year contract with Fraport AG for the operation and maintenance of its INNOVIA APM 100 automated people mover system at Frankfurt International Airport, running from 2011
CSX names Cummins exec to board
CSX Corp. says it has named Pamela L. Carter, president of Cummins Distribution, to its board. Carter will serve on the governance committee and the operations and public affairs committee. Carter (pictured